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1995 Geo Prizm Rubbing Noise Suddenly Appears

Tiny
PRIZM2356
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  • 1995 GEO PRIZM
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  • 137,000 MILES
I have a 1995 Geo Prizm LSi I have had this car for years and it has never made this noise, it started a few weeks ago when I would turn to the right I would hear a noise like something rubbing well withing a few days the noise got much louder. I assumed that something was loose around the wheel well but everything is clear nothing is touching. I have had other Prizms in the past that had bearings and cv joints go bad and none of them ever made this noise. This is the only Prizm I have ever had that had anti-loc brakes. This noise is a rubbing sound. Thanks for any help.


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Friday, July 4th, 2008 AT 3:07 PM

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Tiny
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If the CV joints and brakes are OK, then have the ABS system scanned for codes. Could be a wheel sensor. Is your ABS light on?
Also make sure the caliper slide pins are not sticking.

Another thing is you can do is take the car to a brake shop and get a free inspection, they may give you some insight into the problem.
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Saturday, July 5th, 2008 AT 6:53 AM
Tiny
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I had a similar problem with my 1994 Prizm -- it turned out that the container for windshield washer fluid had broken off a little and dropped down. It took several stops at several mechanics to figure this out.
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Sunday, July 6th, 2008 AT 6:10 PM
Tiny
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Good point, the container can break loose and contact the drive belts, eventually leading to the spilling of all the fluid.
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Monday, July 7th, 2008 AT 5:52 AM

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